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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m A u g u s t 2 0 15 • I NSIGH T | 37 — which includes DeLeers Construction and Creative Business Services — plan to begin by next spring. e project is located at a vacant site across from the Titletown Brewing Co.'s new tap room. "People want to be close to downtown," says Kevin Vonck, director of economic development for the city of Green Bay. "We've got a lot of apartments also going up, but these are condos, which is a bit different because of the ownership aspect. is is just really becoming a vibrant part of downtown." Vonck says the turnaround for the Broadway District really became apparent about 15 years ago, but the past five have seen excitement and investment in the area which have attracted the interest in residential development. "A lot of the credit has to go to the retailers who stepped up and pushed to make things better," he says. "ere is a great sense of place in that area now. ey have done a great job of creating a unique urban experience." In addition to the Barracks project, two other projects bordering the district will help create additional residential options for those seeking an urban living experience. e $15 million Metreau Apartment project, located at the corner of Walnut and Washington streets, is also expected to come online in 2016, while work is also under way on the mixed-use Watermark development at Washington and Pine streets. e greater downtown area has become attractive for employees of the businesses that have invested in new buildings in the area, making it convenient to go out for lunch or dinner aer work. at urban employee experience was part of the attraction for Breakthrough Fuel to lease the entire second floor of Backstage at the Meyer, a renovation of the former Daily Planet building, which had been vacant for nearly 15 years. e move will add another 20 employees to the mix of folks working in the Broadway district. e renovation project also expands the space the Meyer can use for its programming and events, and features a rooop deck for small celebrations. "is has just been a wonderful project to work on," says Jeff Mirkes, president of the Meyer board of directors. "ere are so many great things happening." e Meyer's new rooop event space will be joined by another rooop venue in the near future. Titletown Brewing, in continuing its renovation of the former Larsen Cannery building for [continued ] » Underwritten by Dean Health Plan, Inc. It's no fun being stuck in the middle. Choosing health insurance can put you in a bind. You need lower costs. Your employees want the best health care. Now, with Prevea360 Health Plan, you can give employees access to a network of more than 800 doctors and medical providers, 60 specialties, 36 health centers and 6 top-ranked hospitals. And we've streamlined coordination between health care and insurance, for a more affordable cost for you. Prevea360 can help you build a happier, healthier workforce — and see real bottom-line savings. Learn more about our group plans and LeadWell ® corporate wellness offerings at prevea360.com/employer, or call 877.230.7615. its expanded brewery, tap room and retail space, also plans a rooop beer garden. e $5 million project not only increased the capacity of the brewery, but was an important investment for owner Brent Weycker, who grew up and worked in the Broadway District. "It can be hard to believe sometimes that it is the same place," Bongle says. "Now, I'm OK bringing my kids and grandkids there. I'm down there quite a bit."